Hello everyone,
I recently bought a KALLAX carcass from IKEA and noticed that the material has slight waves in some areas. Specifically, it looks like the surfaces are not completely flat and have small irregular unevenness. My question to the community: Has anyone experienced this phenomenon with KALLAX? Could this indicate a manufacturing defect, or is it perhaps a normal behavior of the material (chipboard with laminate) under certain environmental conditions, such as humidity or temperature?
Could this affect the stability or further assembly, or is it mostly just an aesthetic issue?
I’m looking forward to your experiences and assessments!
I recently bought a KALLAX carcass from IKEA and noticed that the material has slight waves in some areas. Specifically, it looks like the surfaces are not completely flat and have small irregular unevenness. My question to the community: Has anyone experienced this phenomenon with KALLAX? Could this indicate a manufacturing defect, or is it perhaps a normal behavior of the material (chipboard with laminate) under certain environmental conditions, such as humidity or temperature?
Could this affect the stability or further assembly, or is it mostly just an aesthetic issue?
I’m looking forward to your experiences and assessments!
Quick update after testing the horizontal storage:
I laid the cabinet flat for four days with some weight on top. The warping has actually reduced slightly, especially on the large left side.
This seems to confirm the idea that the tension in the panel evens out somewhat. The surface did not sustain any damage. Thanks again to everyone for the many suggestions! I'm just wondering whether to continue storing it this way or if this could be recommended as a permanent solution if the furniture is placed against a wall?
I laid the cabinet flat for four days with some weight on top. The warping has actually reduced slightly, especially on the large left side.
This seems to confirm the idea that the tension in the panel evens out somewhat. The surface did not sustain any damage. Thanks again to everyone for the many suggestions! I'm just wondering whether to continue storing it this way or if this could be recommended as a permanent solution if the furniture is placed against a wall?
peter44 schrieb:
whether this could be recommended as a permanent solutionI would strongly advise against storing KALLAX permanently in a horizontal position, as it is not designed for horizontal storage.
However, occasional “wave direction therapies” like this can be beneficial to reduce material stress.
The best place is upright and fixed to the wall – this also reduces the risk of mechanical damage.
R
Rashadmeo11 Jan 2018 09:57Great, that looks good! 🙂 Maybe just do a quick mini-check from time to time and lay the KALLAX flat for a short period.
You never stop learning – I’m glad to know now that these waves are often normal and not a big deal! Wishing you continued success with your shelving unit!
You never stop learning – I’m glad to know now that these waves are often normal and not a big deal! Wishing you continued success with your shelving unit!
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